New Jersey Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
New Jersey has 10 GSA non-standard per diem areas for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). The most expensive is Toms River — up to $213/night lodging in July plus $74/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill / MoorestownCamden / Burlington | $80 | $112 | flat |
| Eatontown / FreeholdMonmouth | $86 | $146 | flat |
| Edison / PiscatawayMiddlesex | $80 | $122 | flat |
| FlemingtonHunterdon | $80 | $124 | flat |
| NewarkEssex / Bergen / Hudson / Passaic | $86 | $156 | flat |
| ParsippanyMorris | $80 | $143 | flat |
| Princeton / TrentonMercer | $86 | $138 | flat |
| SomersetSomerset | $80 | $138 | flat |
| Springfield / Cranford / New ProvidenceUnion | $80 | $139 | flat |
| Toms RiverOcean | $74 | $166–$213 | Jul |
| All other New Jersey locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Toms River — New Jersey's most expensive per diem area — in July totals $1,185: $852 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Toms River month-by-month rates →
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New Jersey per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in New Jersey?
- New Jersey has 10 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in New Jersey uses the standard CONUS rate of $178 per day: $110 for lodging plus $68 for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in New Jersey?
- Meal reimbursement in New Jersey ranges from $68 to $86 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.